Rare Male Slash Exchange Letter
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scansionictusDear RMSE Writer,
Thank you so much for considering writing for me! I'm![[archiveofourown.org profile]](https://p.dreamwidth.org/b164c54b26e4/-/archiveofourown.org/favicon.ico)
ictus on AO3. I love my rare ships and I'm always so excited when I find someone who loves them as much as I do--hopefully that person is you! All of my requests are for fic.
General
General Likes: Missing scene fic, pre- or post-canon fic, canon-divergent AUs (especially for comic books where canon is a mess anyway), character studies, introspective fic—basically anything that gives more depth to these characters or expands on canon in a thoughtful way. I love exploring tension, conflict, and angsty interpersonal dynamics, and I'm fine with open endings or not having these conflicts completely resolved. With respect to slash dynamics, I love UST and first time fic especially, and PWPs are welcome. I'm a fan of non-linear and non-conventional narrative styles so if you feel like getting experimental, I'm here for it!
Smut Likes: Orgasm denial/desperation, breathplay, blindfolds, toys, somnophilia/drugged sex, semi-public sex (alleys, rooftops), restraints, power dynamics, praise kink, biting/marking, exhibitionism/voyeurism, knifeplay, crying due to overstimulation, wax play, sex pollen, scar worship, hatesex, comfort sex, grooming (hair cuts, shaving) and bathing as a prelude to sex, massage turns sexual. I'm also 100% down with straight-up vanilla sex, so don't feel that you have to include kink! I don't have top/bottom preferences and I like all kinds of sex acts, including non-penetrative sex (oral, fingering, hand jobs, rimming, frottage, intercrural, etc.).
Do Not Wants:
Fandom-Specific Prompts
Please note that these are all completely optional; if you already have a story in mind that fits in with my general likes and avoids my DNWs, then go for it! However I'm including a few prompts below as I know some writers prefer to have something more to go off.
DCU (Comics)
Thomas Elliot/Bruce Wayne: I am so incredibly fascinated by Tommy's obsession with Bruce, how it stemmed from their childhood and grew to define him as an adult. Their relationship is so dark and twisted, and I love that Hush stands out from all of Batman's other rogues because for him, it's personal. These panels from Batman: Prelude to the Wedding Hush vs Nightwing capture it perfectly, and there are so many great moments in Batman: Hush too. I love how Hush as a villain knows things that only someone who knows Bruce could know, and how completely and utterly unnerving this is for Bruce. I'd love a story that focuses on the evolution of their relationship; anything from their childhood friendship right up until current continuities--even just a snapshot of this would be fantastic. I'm happy for this to be one-sided/unrequited on Tommy's part, and I'm not necessarily looking for a happy ending.
Gattaca (1997)
Anton Freeman/Vincent Freeman: I loved Anton and Vincent's confrontation at the end of the film, how palpable their resentment was, and how even after all these years, Vincent brings up Anton's old weakness and rubs salt in the wound. I'd love a fic that was set during their teenage years when they were rivals, with Anton always putting Vincent down. Maybe Anton did feel some affection for his brother after all, behind closed doors when no one could see him. Or maybe their rivalry really did run that deep, and sex was just another competition for them. Alternatively, I'd love a fic later during the canon period. I'd love to know how the events of the film had played out if Anton had put together the pieces a little sooner, or what happened after Vincent rescued him from drowning a second time--that scene literally ends with them naked in the middle of the ocean, and I'd love to know what happens once they get back to shore.
Harry Potter - J.K.Rowling
Regulus Black/Sirius Black: For these two, I'd love a bit more insight into their dynamic growing up. Did the two brothers band together amidst their awful family? Or was Regulus just another thorn in Sirius's side? If it's the former, I'm a fan of codependency and "us against the world" dynamics and if it's the latter, leaning into their rivalry and resentment would be perfect. Alternatively, if you want to go canon divergent in a Everyone Lives AU, I'd love a fic set during or after the war. Is Regulus a double agent, keeping his true allegiance a secret to everybody but Sirius? Or does he join the Order, and the two brothers are reunited at Grimmauld Place? Whatever path you choose, the overarching dynamic I'm looking for is for Sirius and Regulus to feel as though their bond is sacred and that nobody truly understands them like they understand each other, regardless of how messy and fraught their relationship might be.
Kill Your Darlings (2013)
Fandom-specific DNW: Focus on David Kammerer (mentions are fine). Also as this film features period-typical homophobia, I'm happy to waive my "internalised homophobia/sexuality angst" DNW and you're welcome to lean into this aspect as much as you'd like.
Lucien Carr/Allen Ginsberg: God they're so messed up, I love it. I want their relationship in all it's messy, complicated glory, and I'm not necessarily holding out hope for a happy ending. I'm open to unrequited feelings on Allen's part, and you're welcome to write Allen using other men as a stand-in for Lucien. The film did such a great job of portraying Allen's longing, all those moments where he fantasised about reaching out to Lucien, but I still want more. I can't help but wonder what would have happened if Jack hadn't been there the night they kissed. If you wanted to write Lucien's POV, I would love your take: does he truly feel desire for Allen, and he's just held back by his own insecurities? Or was he manipulating Allen every step of the way? This canon lends itself so well to non-conventional styles and epistolary, and I also loved its portrayal of recreational drug use, so feel free to draw on those elements if they speak to you.
Thanks again and please don't hesitate to contact me through the mods if you have any questions!
Thank you so much for considering writing for me! I'm
General Likes: Missing scene fic, pre- or post-canon fic, canon-divergent AUs (especially for comic books where canon is a mess anyway), character studies, introspective fic—basically anything that gives more depth to these characters or expands on canon in a thoughtful way. I love exploring tension, conflict, and angsty interpersonal dynamics, and I'm fine with open endings or not having these conflicts completely resolved. With respect to slash dynamics, I love UST and first time fic especially, and PWPs are welcome. I'm a fan of non-linear and non-conventional narrative styles so if you feel like getting experimental, I'm here for it!
Smut Likes: Orgasm denial/desperation, breathplay, blindfolds, toys, somnophilia/drugged sex, semi-public sex (alleys, rooftops), restraints, power dynamics, praise kink, biting/marking, exhibitionism/voyeurism, knifeplay, crying due to overstimulation, wax play, sex pollen, scar worship, hatesex, comfort sex, grooming (hair cuts, shaving) and bathing as a prelude to sex, massage turns sexual. I'm also 100% down with straight-up vanilla sex, so don't feel that you have to include kink! I don't have top/bottom preferences and I like all kinds of sex acts, including non-penetrative sex (oral, fingering, hand jobs, rimming, frottage, intercrural, etc.).
Do Not Wants:
• scat, watersports, pregnancy, kidfic
• underage sexual content (under 16), noncon (dubcon is okay)
• AUs set outside of canon, 1st person POV (2nd person is okay)
• sexuality angst, internalised homophobia, unrequested identity headcanons
• requested characters in het, background M/F ships (references to canon M/F ships are okay)
Please note that these are all completely optional; if you already have a story in mind that fits in with my general likes and avoids my DNWs, then go for it! However I'm including a few prompts below as I know some writers prefer to have something more to go off.
DCU (Comics)
Thomas Elliot/Bruce Wayne: I am so incredibly fascinated by Tommy's obsession with Bruce, how it stemmed from their childhood and grew to define him as an adult. Their relationship is so dark and twisted, and I love that Hush stands out from all of Batman's other rogues because for him, it's personal. These panels from Batman: Prelude to the Wedding Hush vs Nightwing capture it perfectly, and there are so many great moments in Batman: Hush too. I love how Hush as a villain knows things that only someone who knows Bruce could know, and how completely and utterly unnerving this is for Bruce. I'd love a story that focuses on the evolution of their relationship; anything from their childhood friendship right up until current continuities--even just a snapshot of this would be fantastic. I'm happy for this to be one-sided/unrequited on Tommy's part, and I'm not necessarily looking for a happy ending.
Gattaca (1997)
Anton Freeman/Vincent Freeman: I loved Anton and Vincent's confrontation at the end of the film, how palpable their resentment was, and how even after all these years, Vincent brings up Anton's old weakness and rubs salt in the wound. I'd love a fic that was set during their teenage years when they were rivals, with Anton always putting Vincent down. Maybe Anton did feel some affection for his brother after all, behind closed doors when no one could see him. Or maybe their rivalry really did run that deep, and sex was just another competition for them. Alternatively, I'd love a fic later during the canon period. I'd love to know how the events of the film had played out if Anton had put together the pieces a little sooner, or what happened after Vincent rescued him from drowning a second time--that scene literally ends with them naked in the middle of the ocean, and I'd love to know what happens once they get back to shore.
Harry Potter - J.K.Rowling
Regulus Black/Sirius Black: For these two, I'd love a bit more insight into their dynamic growing up. Did the two brothers band together amidst their awful family? Or was Regulus just another thorn in Sirius's side? If it's the former, I'm a fan of codependency and "us against the world" dynamics and if it's the latter, leaning into their rivalry and resentment would be perfect. Alternatively, if you want to go canon divergent in a Everyone Lives AU, I'd love a fic set during or after the war. Is Regulus a double agent, keeping his true allegiance a secret to everybody but Sirius? Or does he join the Order, and the two brothers are reunited at Grimmauld Place? Whatever path you choose, the overarching dynamic I'm looking for is for Sirius and Regulus to feel as though their bond is sacred and that nobody truly understands them like they understand each other, regardless of how messy and fraught their relationship might be.
Kill Your Darlings (2013)
Fandom-specific DNW: Focus on David Kammerer (mentions are fine). Also as this film features period-typical homophobia, I'm happy to waive my "internalised homophobia/sexuality angst" DNW and you're welcome to lean into this aspect as much as you'd like.
Lucien Carr/Allen Ginsberg: God they're so messed up, I love it. I want their relationship in all it's messy, complicated glory, and I'm not necessarily holding out hope for a happy ending. I'm open to unrequited feelings on Allen's part, and you're welcome to write Allen using other men as a stand-in for Lucien. The film did such a great job of portraying Allen's longing, all those moments where he fantasised about reaching out to Lucien, but I still want more. I can't help but wonder what would have happened if Jack hadn't been there the night they kissed. If you wanted to write Lucien's POV, I would love your take: does he truly feel desire for Allen, and he's just held back by his own insecurities? Or was he manipulating Allen every step of the way? This canon lends itself so well to non-conventional styles and epistolary, and I also loved its portrayal of recreational drug use, so feel free to draw on those elements if they speak to you.
Thanks again and please don't hesitate to contact me through the mods if you have any questions!
